Downturns are one of the most strategic times to get your business valued—if you know what to do with the information.

If a large portion of your revenue comes from just one or two customers, your business may be seen as riskier—and therefore less valuable—by buyers, lenders, or investors.

ESG practices have gained significant momentum in corporate strategy conversations—but for privately-held businesses, the question remains: will ESG increase or decrease my company’s value? As valuation professionals, we’ve modeled both outcomes.

Many small business owners with seasonal operations—like landscaping companies, ski resorts, or holiday retailers—believe their business is worth less simply because their revenues aren’t consistent year-round. This isn't always the case.

When business owners think about ESG, they often picture environmental audits, employee programs, and compliance paperwork. But there’s one area ESG affects that’s flying under the radar: your interest rate.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are often framed as opportunities—for growth, for branding, for alignment with investor values. But beneath the optimism lies an underexamined reality: for privately-held businesses, ESG introduces real and measurable risks.

As ESG continues to reshape business standards, a new risk has emerged—one that threatens the very credibility of the movement:...

As financial institutions accelerate their adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, a new underwriting...

In theory, ESG ratings should help businesses understand how they’re performing on Environmental, Social, and Governance metrics. In...

A heavy equipment rental business needed a valuation as a part of the owner's divorce proceedings. We helped.

A luxury used car dealership was facing a zoning dispute and needed a valuation to prove the value of its license. We helped with that.

Discover the value of using other people's money (DEBT) in your small business. Should you follow Dave Ramsey or Robert Kiyosaki's advice?

Uncover the delicate balance between tax bills and business value while appraising businesses in Minnesota.

Efficiency is the backbone of any successful small business. One strategy that can significantly enhance productivity and streamline...

One essential strategy we recommend for small business owners is to "Develop a Strategic Growth Plan."

Economics, often referred to as the "dismal science," is anything but dull. It's a field that delves into the complicated world of human...